Xylem Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 13, 2026, disclosing the appointment of D. Christian Koch as a new member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Key Highlights

  • Board expanded: Xylem's Board of Directors increased in size from 9 to 10 directors on August 13, 2026.
  • New director appointed: D. Christian Koch was appointed to fill the newly created vacancy, effective immediately.
  • Committee assignments: Mr. Koch was appointed to both the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee.
  • Independence determination: The Board determined that Mr. Koch is independent under the Company's Corporate Governance Principles, New York Stock Exchange listing standards, and applicable SEC rules and regulations.
  • Current role: Mr. Koch currently serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at Carlisle Companies Incorporated.
  • Compensation: Mr. Koch will receive compensation consistent with standard non-employee director arrangements, prorated for the current term, as described in the Company's 2026 Proxy Statement filed March 20, 2026.

Xylem Board Seat Added for Carlisle Companies CEO D. Christian Koch

According to the filing, Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) took action on August 13, 2026, when its Board of Directors voted to expand its membership from 9 to 10 directors and named D. Christian Koch to fill the resulting vacancy. Both the board expansion and Mr. Koch's appointment were described as effective immediately.

The filing discloses that Mr. Koch was simultaneously assigned to two board committees: the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee. The Board stated it has determined Mr. Koch meets independence requirements under the Company's Corporate Governance Principles, New York Stock Exchange listing standards, and applicable SEC rules. In his current professional capacity, Mr. Koch serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at Carlisle Companies Incorporated.

On the matter of compensation, the filing states that Mr. Koch "will receive compensation consistent with the standard compensatory arrangements for non-employee directors of the Board, as described under the heading 'Director Compensation' in the Company's 2026 Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on March 20, 2026," with his compensation for the current term to be prorated. The filing also states that there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Koch and any other person pursuant to which he was elected, and that he is not a party to any transaction with the Company requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

What Was Disclosed

Xylem Inc. disclosed the expansion of its Board of Directors from 9 to 10 members and the appointment of D. Christian Koch, currently CEO of Carlisle Companies Incorporated, along with his committee assignments and compensation terms.